Startup Tips Archive

How would you answer if someone asks you, ‘What is the most striking difference between a startup and a corporate?’ Besides the obvious contrast of their business size, chances are, company culture is often seen as the most distinctive character that sets startup and corporate apart. Corporate is known for its formal organisational structure and

If you are currently working for a startup, there are good chances that similar question has ever crossed your mind: How long will you stay there? Are you sure the startup has a promising future if you stay? Before joining a startup team, you must have understood the consequences you will have to face from

Young, energetic and full of crazy ideas. These words probably best describe the characteristics of a college student. Some students can do really well in college, get excellent grades, stand out in every class, as well as pass all exams perfectly. But for some others, it is not enough to be good only academically. They

Nowadays, we are facing a new era of entrepreneurship. Economic growth attributed to the advancement of technology has altered the way people live and given birth to a myriad of new business opportunities. The proliferation of startups across the globe is an evident sign of the rise of digital economy. While startups do not necessarily

What makes a successful startup launch? That’s right: great marketing. The growth of communication technology and change in consumer behaviour requires every business leader to stay current and adapt with the continuous transformation. In the past, business founders mainly used conventional media such as radio, television, or newspaper as their marketing channels. However, today’s advancement

Great business ideas? Check. Product prototype? Check. Potential customers? Check. Strategic business plans? Check. Money to actually launch the startup? Err… hold on. Do you find the scenario above very relatable with your current situation? Despite having compiled and sent your startup funding proposals to numerous prospective investors, it seems that luck is not on

Congrats! After sending bunch of job applications to various prominent startup and waiting in anticipation, finally you receive an invitation to your first startup interview. As you have always been keen in joining a startup team, the interview will give you a good opportunity to realise that dream. While you might feel excited, you might

You have brilliant ideas for a new business plan on something you have always been passionate about. After considering all the possibilities and challenges you might have to face in the future, finally you decide to leave your day job and swerve your way into a full-time entrepreneur. From managing financial plan, designing the product

As an aspiring entrepreneur, you have dozens of brilliant idea on mind, gain adequate business knowledge and skills, while gathering enough money in the hope that someday you can step out of employment and start your own startup. However, there is an ongoing dilemma whether you should leave your full-time job to grow your business

Here’s the case: your new startup is working on an important project from a prominent client and you need to get everything done within the proposed timeline. The problem lies in the fact that your startup is running on a tight budget, which makes it difficult for you to hire an additional staff. Have you